Artists Make Signs for Boston Homeless, Share Their Stories

Kenji Nakayama and Christopher Hope buy signs from homeless people in the Boston area for $10 and give them a new hand-painted sign in its place. They also share the stories of these people on their Tumblr Signs for the Homeless to raise awareness.

Here are just a few of the people they've helped and their stories.

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Angela became homeless after the sister she was staying with stabbed her in the head during a fight.

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A mild stroke and layoffs led to Mike becoming homeless after years of working in the construction industry.

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Colleen ran away from home for reasons she'd rather not discuss. She's been homeless for three years.

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Bobbi became homeless when she fled an abusive partner. She's now been homeless for two years.